Daniel and the bad ghost

Daniel and I went on a mommy/daniel trip to Sam's club this week while Bryson watched James. While we were there he saw this horrible grim reaper/skeleton that had a light sensor that went off when you came close to it. He was absolutely terrified and talked about it the rest of the time in the store.
On our way home our conversation went as follows:

D: Mommy, you member that ghost?
M: Yes, he was just so silly (trying to lighten his terrified mood). He was not real, just a silly guy. He was just pretend Daniel.
D: (VERY seriously stated) Mommy! That ghost was NOT silly. He was very bad and I am still very scared!
M: (I start laughing...I could not help it!) Daniel! You are so funny!
D: Mommy! (still serious) This is not funny. I think that ghost is going to get you since you are laughing!

Happy Halloween!! And hopefully the 'very bad' ghost does not get you either!

A little talk

James was napping yesterday, so I took the opportunity to just 'hang out' with Daniel for some one on one time. We were reading stories and he goes:

D: Mom, maybe we can just cuddle right now
Me: Sure- that sounds like a great idea

Then Daniel grabs his swishee (blanket) and jumps on my lap. He looks at me and then says:

D: Mom, let's chat. Let's talk about animals.
Me: (trying hard not to laugh) Ok...how about we talk about Dolphins?
D: Yah! Dolphins eat fish- and penguins.
Me: They do eat fish- but I don't think they eat penguins.
D: Well, they should. I think penguins are tasty.

On our way to the library

Daniel, James, and I made an early trip to the gym today. We were out of the house by 9 AM - which is a small miracle these days. We decided to stop by the library on our way home to get some new books. On our way there we saw a large black lab. Here was our conversation after that:

me: Daniel- do you see that big black doggy?!
D: Yes mommy! I see doggy...mommy, I like doggies!
me: You like doggies...me too.
D: Yes, I like doggies and cheesus (Jesus).
me: (trying not to laugh) oh... doggies and Jesus?
D: Yes mommy- doggies and cheeesus (emphasis on the 'e').

I agree- those are two good things to like!

school

daniel had his lightneen mcqueen backpack on one day and informed me he was off to school.

d: mommy, i am going to school!
me: you are?! what are you taking with you to school?
d: my cars, snacks, and my swishy
me: anything else?
d: and james!
me: why are going to bring james?
d: because he is going to do the work!
me: ok- sounds like a good idea